In the Atlanta metro area there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 63.38% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,014 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Atlanta
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Atlanta metro area are not shown.
Atlanta Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Atlanta metro area is fiber internet available?


Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 63.38% of the Atlanta metro area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in the Atlanta metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Atlanta metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Atlanta metro area.


Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Atlanta home can get up to 1,014 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Atlanta metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the Atlanta metro area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Atlanta metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Atlanta metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.14% of Atlanta homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.96% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.35%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Atlanta homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Atlanta metro area, along with details on where in the Atlanta metro area and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Atlanta, GA



AT&T fiber coverage
About 60.68%, or 3,162,010 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atlanta area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Atlanta metro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Atlanta metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Atlanta metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Atlanta metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Atlanta customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Atlanta metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Atlanta fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Atlanta metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Atlanta, GA
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 2.63%, or 137,130 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, north, east, northwest, west, south, and southwest Atlanta area. Google Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Atlanta metro area.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Atlanta metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Atlanta metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Atlanta metro area can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Atlanta customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Atlanta metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Atlanta fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Atlanta metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Atlanta, GA



Windstream fiber coverage
About 1.81%, or 94,396 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, east, and northwest Atlanta area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Atlanta metro area.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Atlanta metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout the Atlanta metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Atlanta metro area can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 15 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Atlanta customers is up to 985 Mbps.
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- 98.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In the Atlanta metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Atlanta fiber providers. Windstream offers 7 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Atlanta metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 983 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
Atlanta Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Atlanta metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Atlanta metro area compare to the rest of Georgia?
Fiber internet speeds in the Atlanta metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Georgia: 949 Mbps in Georgia versus 1,014 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Georgia is 86.92% versus 63.38% in the Atlanta metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Atlanta metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Atlanta, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Druid Hills, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hapeville, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Druid Hills, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Point, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Candler-McAfee, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Panthersville, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Decatur, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Belvedere Park, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Avondale Estates, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Washington Metro, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia Metro, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Houston Metro, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas Metro, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds